Making It In The Mitten

Sunday, February 21, 2016

The Creative Corner: February 21st

Thanks for joining us this week for The Creative Corner!
I can't wait to see what you've been creating lately :)

Here’s to another great week of inspiration and a wonderful week for everyone. Check out what my fellow bloggers have been up to and don’t forget to check out my feature for this week as well.

DIY Lavender Body Scrub from Pastels & Macarons.

Coloring Pages For Bible Journaling from The Southern Couture.

Early Spring Felt Rosette Wreath from Curly Crafty Mom.

Make Your Own Towel Hooks from Making It In The Mitten.

Sugar Plum Fairy Party and DIY Tutu from The DIY Mommy.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Finds from The Dempster Logbook.

The Creative Corner link party | Come to inspire, stay to be inspired. Share your latest DIY, craft, and home decor posts!

Ready to share what has been motivating you this past week? Link up a recent post of yours that motivates you to create or just be awesome! Our goal is for this link up to focus on craft, DIY, & home posts so please try to remember that when linking up.

Limit three links per week and remember to link directly to your post, not your blog.
Do not link stores, giveaways, or other link parties.
Be sure to hop around some of the other posts that have been linked up to share the love and get motivated by what others have been up to.

Each week, your hosts will choose a post to feature from the previous week. If you want a chance at being featured, you must follow all of the hosts in someway. By linking up, you agree to let each host share your photo and link back to your site, as well as receive a weekly e-mail letting you know when the party is live. We will never give your e-mail or info to anyone, nor will we spam you! The Creative Corner link party goes live Sunday 6pm PST and ends Thursday at 5pm PST. I'd love for you to grab The Creative Corner button in my sidebar to put on your own blog if you want to help spread the love!

Suzy from Worthing Court shared with us How to Build a Rustic Sofa Table. I love the idea of a sofa table! They are such a nice addition to the living room decor, as well as very convenient to be able to set drinks on no matter where you're sitting on the couch. I wish my living room was wide enough to squeeze one of these babies behind my couch!

Now hop over to all the other cohost’s blogs and see what caught their eye this week. You just might be featured there too!

Don’t forget to grab this button if you’ve been featured.

<div align="center">
<br /><a href="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/category/the-creative-corner" title="Burlap and Babies"><img src="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/The-Creative-Corner-feature-300x300.jpg" alt="Burlap and Babies" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
<br />

Now it’s your turn to join in on the fun and link up your recent craft, DIY, or home posts so get ready to motivate others and be inspired! Don't forget, if you want a chance to be featured next week to follow all of the hosts above!

An InLinkz Link-up

Sunday, February 14, 2016

The Creative Corner: February 14th

Happy Valentine's Day!
I hope you are having a wonderful day of love spending time with those most important to you!
Adam and I have spent the day in our pajamas, lounging around and watching movies. Our big dinner plans include take-out which we will be eating on our China. It's the little things.

Here’s to another great week of inspiration and a wonderful week for everyone. Check out what my fellow bloggers have been up to and don’t forget to check out my feature for this week as well.

Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie from Curly Crafty Mom

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie from The Southern Couture

Simple Black and Red Valentine's Decor from Making it in the Mitten

Black & Blush Pink Living Room from The DIY Mommy

How To Arrange Flowers from The Logbook

DIY Mason Jar Flower Arrangements from Pastels & Macarons

Limit three links per week and remember to link directly to your post, not your blog.
Do not link stores, giveaways, or other link parties.
Be sure to hop around some of the other posts that have been linked up to share the love and get motivated by what others have been up to.

I am a sucker for pallet projects, so it's probably no surprise I decided to feature this Easy Pallet Shoe Rack made by Katrin from Kreativ K. This is probably by far the most unique pallet project I've seen! I love the idea of making a shoe rack, and it would look great in a garage!

Now hop over to all the other cohost’s blogs and see what caught their eye this week. You just might be featured there too!

Don’t forget to grab this button if you’ve been featured.

<div align="center">
<br /><a href="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/category/the-creative-corner" title="Burlap and Babies"><img src="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/The-Creative-Corner-feature-300x300.jpg" alt="Burlap and Babies" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
<br />

An InLinkz Link-up

What are you up to this Valentine's Day?

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Black & Red Valentine's Decor

My Valentin's decor this year was inspired by some table runners I came across in Target's Dollar Spot around Christmas time, a black striped one and one with red hearts. I bought them without knowing really what I would do with them. Then I came across these pillow covers and it was settled. With the table runners and the pillow covers, I was able to find some other decor from previous years, and came up with this black, white, and red theme.

Source List:
Hearts table runner: Target
Wicker tray: Meijer
Lantern: Goodwill
LOVE pillow covers: Amazon

Black striped table runner: Target
"Welcome to our happily ever after" printable: View from the Fridge

Heart dish: Target
White jar: Michaels
Red Plate: Target

Projects:

Wood Plank Coffee Table
White & Whimsical Chalk Paint Buffet
Burlap Valentine's Day Wreath

I really like the way these simple, understated decorations turned out.
How do you decorate for Valentine's Day?

Happy Tuesday!

Sunday, February 7, 2016

The Creative Corner: February 7th

Happy Sunday!

I am loving all the inspiration that this party has been giving, and I am so excited to have so many amazing bloggers linking up with us each week!

Here’s to another great week of inspiration and a wonderful week for everyone. Check out what my fellow bloggers have been up to and don’t forget to check out my feature for this week as well.

Valentines Day Arrows from The Dempster Logbook

Valentines Day DIY Waffle Bar from The DIY Mommy

Valentines Day Fairy Princess Pinecone Craft from Pastels & Macarons

Washi Tape Personalized Place Settings from The Southern Couture

Chalky Hearts Sugar Scrub from Making It In The Mitten

Revamp Your Old Ironing Board from Curly Crafty Mom

Limit three links per week and remember to link directly to your post, not your blog.
Do not link stores, giveaways, or other link parties.
Be sure to hop around some of the other posts that have been linked up to share the love and get motivated by what others have been up to.

I am LOVING all these Succulent Wreaths from How to Make a Burlap Wreath. I have been really loving succulents lately, but I have never had any. This may be the inspiration I need to go little succulent crazy!

Now hop over to all the other cohost’s blogs and see what caught their eye this week. You just might be featured there too!

Don’t forget to grab this button if you’ve been featured.

<div align="center">
<br /><a href="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/category/the-creative-corner" title="Burlap and Babies"><img src="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/The-Creative-Corner-feature-300x300.jpg" alt="Burlap and Babies" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
<br />

An InLinkz Link-up

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

CURRENTLY: February Edition

If you were to run into me on the street and asked me what I am currently up to, I would answer "absolutely nothing!" As I still search for my first job as an occupational therapist, my days are a little... uneventful. However, if you were to keep talking to me, I may reveal that on top of applying for every OT job under the sun, I have completed my first round of the 21 Day Fix, I have finally found the time to paint my buffet (click here), and I started organizing my home using the KonMari method.

So in reality, during this strange life transition, I have found plenty of ways to keep myself busy. And I've got to say, I'm really trying to enjoy all this free time as much as I possibly can while I have the chance.

While welcoming February, I am joining In Residence and Gold & Bloom for their monthly CURRENTLY link up.

SENDING | I love sending out goodies this time of year, but haven't decided what I want to make this year. In the past I've sent out popcorn mix, crochet coffee sleeves, and sugar scrub.

EATING | Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. I can across this recipe a few months ago and fell in love with these cookies. Well, I didn't have any cranberries this past week, so I decided to swap them out for milk chocolate chips, instead. I can't decide which version I like better!

DREAMING | Of a bathroom remodel. We have been talking about painting and swapping a few things out like light fixtures and hardware. So, I've been on Pinterest oohing and ahhing over new bathrooms.

SMELLING | Chalky Hearts. I found a valentine's day Yankee Candle at TJ Maxx years ago that I became obsessed with I have been able to find one just about every year since then and love burning it in February, it smells just like those chalky hearts. Speaking of chalky hearts, you should check out this sugar scrub recipe.

HEARTING | Reading. Now that I have a little extra free time, I have been spending less time Netflx-ing and more time reading. I have been reading the Veronica Mars books, and I heart them for sure. If you were ever a fan of the show, I highly recommend reading them!

What are you currently up to? I would love to hear from you in the comment section below!

Sunday, January 31, 2016

The Creative Corner: January 31st

Well, hello pretty lady (or gentleman)!
Thanks for stopping by for another week of The Creative Corner! I can't wait to see what you have been up to this past week.

Here’s to another great week of inspiration and a wonderful week for everyone. Check out what my fellow bloggers have been up to and don’t forget to check out my feature for this week as well.

A White & Whimsical Buffet Makeover from Making It In The Mitten.

Kid Valentine Gift With Free Printable from Pastels & Macarons.

Warm Glühwein Mulled Wine from Curly Crafty Mom.

Where To Get Started With Bible Journaling from The Southern Couture.

Mood Board: A Colorful Boho Inspired Craft Room Office from The DIY Mommy.

The Ultimate Football Party! from The Logbook.

Limit three links per week and remember to link directly to your post, not your blog.
Do not link stores, giveaways, or other link parties.
Be sure to hop around some of the other posts that have been linked up to share the love and get motivated by what others have been up to.

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shared with us her Big Bow Pillow Cases Tutorial last week and they are adorable! I love the Valentine's Day colors, but these would look great in any color! Thanks for sharing!

Now hop over to all the other cohost’s blogs and see what caught their eye this week. You just might be featured there too!

Don’t forget to grab this button if you’ve been featured.

<div align="center">
<br /><a href="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/category/the-creative-corner" title="Burlap and Babies"><img src="http://www.burlapandbabies.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/The-Creative-Corner-feature-300x300.jpg" alt="Burlap and Babies" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
<br />

An InLinkz Link-up

Thursday, January 28, 2016

A White & Whimsical Buffet Makeover

Ahh, it's been a while since I had a big project to show off, and it feels so refreshing to have finished this one! When we moved into our first apartment together, we got all kinds of hand-me-downs that still fill our home today. This buffet was own by my grandparents, followed by my parents, and then passed on to us about 5 years ago.

I really liked it in our living room, especially all the storage it offered. BUT, I wasn't really loving the look of it anymore. I felt like it didn't really match the living room or my vision for my home. I didn't want to get rid of it, but I didn't want to keep it the way it was. I debated for a while, and then I finally got out my chalk paint and went to town!

The process of chalk painting is really quite simple. While this gem required 3 coats of chalk paint, it dries within about an hour, so I was easily able to get it done in little to no time! After sanding and waxing, I picked out some new knobs and this piece was good as new!